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ChocoMuseo Barranco

TIME : 2016/2/22 13:46:03
ChocoMuseo Barranco

ChocoMuseo Barranco

There are few places more perfect for chocolate lovers than the ChocoMuseo in Barranco. Travelers can tour the chocolate factory and watch expert artisans craft dark, milk and white chocolate delights by hand, or participate in one of the museum’s unique workshops that grant visitors an opportunity to create rich chocolate truffles or transform cocoa beans to bars under the direction of master chocolatiers. A world-class café offers up chocolate-themed pastries, desserts and beverages, and a well-stocked chocolate shop is lined with shelves of locally sourced treats. Interested travelers can even tour nearby cocoa plantations and learn how local farmers grow and harvest these prized beans to provide pastry chefs and cooks with one of the world’s most coveted ingredients. A visit to ChocoMuseo Barranco is the perfect way for chocolate lovers to spend an afternoon experiencing the wonder of this rich and delicious delicacy with all of their senses.

Practical Info

The museum and shop are located a half block from the central square in Barranco.  It is open daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and workshops take place at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day.